U.S. Soccer and Georgia Power Partner Through the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center with New Power Soccer and Futsal Court
Roster of Georgia-Based Companies Investing in the Future of Soccer Continues to Grow
ATLANTA (April 16, 2026) – U.S. Soccer and Georgia Power today announced that Georgia Power will serve as a Supporting Partner of the Arthur M. Blank U.S. Soccer National Training Center, the home for soccer in America, and entitlement partner of the Georgia Power Court, a dedicated space advancing access, opportunity, including power soccer and futsal.
“Just as we invest in our state’s electric system, we take pride in investing in the communities we serve to help power the economic future of Georgia,” said Trey Kilpatrick, senior vice president of External Affairs for Georgia Power. “As Georgia prepares to welcome the world this summer, being a Supporting Partner of the National Training Center reflects our commitment to strengthening communities and expanding opportunities. We’re also excited to help broaden access to this unifying sport and the meaningful experiences it creates for athletes across Georgia through the Georgia Power Court.”
Purpose-built for innovation and long-term impact, the National Training Center is one of the most accessible sports facilities ever created and will serve as a central hub for world-class training, technology, education and infrastructure, embodying U.S. Soccer’s commitment to serve the entire soccer community.
Georgia Power joins other Georgia-based companies including Coca-Cola (Founding Partner), Chick fil-A (Supporting Partner), The Home Depot (Supporting Partner), FieldTurf (Supporting Partner), True Natural Gas (Supplier Partner) and TinyMobileRobots (Supplier Partner) in supporting the future home for soccer in America.
“Soccer belongs to everyone, and the National Training Center is being built with accessibility at its core, ensuring more people than ever can experience and participate in the game,” said Dan Gaiman, Senior Vice President, Partnership Development & Strategy, U.S. Soccer. “Together with Georgia Power, we are investing in programs that expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and continue to grow the sport in ways that are impactful for generations to come.”
The National Training Center will welcome its first adaptive soccer event, ADAPTandTHRIVE May 20–24, with inclusive programming showcased on the Georgia Power Court.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company’s promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).